Johnsoniana: Robert Anderson. Life of Samuel JohnsonGarland Pub., 1974 |
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Page 178
... death he was agonized ; and ever after , though he might be tenderly disposed , from his habitual me- lancholy , to charge himself with slight omis- sions and offences , cherished her image as the companion of his most solemn hours . If ...
... death he was agonized ; and ever after , though he might be tenderly disposed , from his habitual me- lancholy , to charge himself with slight omis- sions and offences , cherished her image as the companion of his most solemn hours . If ...
Page 240
... death ; who givest comforts and takest them away ; I return thee thanks for the good example of Hill Boothby , whom thou hast now taken away ; and implore thy grace , that I may im- prove the opportunity of instruction which thou hast ...
... death ; who givest comforts and takest them away ; I return thee thanks for the good example of Hill Boothby , whom thou hast now taken away ; and implore thy grace , that I may im- prove the opportunity of instruction which thou hast ...
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... death and character , 189 . Baxter , Rev. Mr , 482 . Beaucleri , Mr Topham , his intima- cy with Johnson , 200. Johnson's midnight ramble with , 201. his death and character , 389 , 390 . Beattie , Dr , 186. 323. 400. 560 . ' Beauties ...
... death and character , 189 . Baxter , Rev. Mr , 482 . Beaucleri , Mr Topham , his intima- cy with Johnson , 200. Johnson's midnight ramble with , 201. his death and character , 389 , 390 . Beattie , Dr , 186. 323. 400. 560 . ' Beauties ...
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